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Uses of Preposition - English Grammar Rules

Uses of Preposition - English Grammar Rules

English Grammar is an important part of your preparation for upcoming IBPS, SBI and other Banking exams. The English Study Notes from Achiever's Rule are a must for the aspirants. Some words suit with particular prepositions after them. Here Some Examples of Appropriate Prepositions are discussed.

Suitable for, to (one), to (an occasion) – This job is not suitable for/ to me.

Supply (a person) with (a thing), to (a person) – He supplied us with food. / He supplied food to us.

Sympathy for / with – I have no sympathy for / with him.

Sympathize with/ in – I sympathize with you in your misery.

Talk with, to, of, about, over – I was talking to or with Ram about/ of/ / over it.

Tamper with – Take care that the records are not tampered with. (To make unauthorized changes)

Tantamount to – His request was tantamount (equal in effect to) to a command.

Taste of (experience) – This dish tastes of garlic.

Taste for (liking for) –She has a taste for music.

Testify to – He testifies to my honesty. (Bore witness)

Testimony to – This incident stands testimony to his honesty.

(In) Testimony of – He was promoted in testimony of the appreciation of his hard work.

Thankful to, for – I am thankful to you for your help.

Think of, about – What do you think of / about him?

Think over – You must think carefully over his advice.

Thirst for, after – We all thirst for / after happiness.

Tide over – He has tided over the difficulty.

Tired of (waiting), by (walk), with (exertions) – I am tired of waiting. / I am tired by the long walk/ with exertions.

Tolerant of – We must be tolerant of opposition.

Touch (at), upon (a subject), with (pity) –The train does not touch at the station. He touched upon (referred) the subject in his speech. She was touched with pity at my misery.

Toy (verb) with – He toyed with the idea of setting up a factory. (Think not very seriously about)

Trade in – He trades in tea.

Treat with (a person), of / (a subject), (one) to (a dinner) – He treated well with me. / She treated us to a dinner. This book treats of (discussed) music.